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Chakri Bokka, PMP

Senior IT Strategist, Project Director, & Executive Collaborator

“I would recommend Chakri strongly to anyone looking for a trusted, hardworking and intelligent IT professional to serve their IT application development, maintenance and architecture needs.”

Technology Executive with 19+ years of success administering budgets over $34 Million and cutting millions in IT expenses and driving business innovation to accelerate business growth and gain competitive edge. Expertise in Program, Portfolio and Project management, software development/architecture, release management, systems integration and application support.

Results include:

·         $11.9M savings in IT spend with formalized budgeting, creating enterprise-level savings opportunities, and implementing dashboard systems for trending/forecasts.

·         Increased responsiveness for SAP and ERP Ln application support based on ticket data and customer feedback using Six Sigma – creating 60% drop in recurring issues.

·         Enabled ROI growth, cost savings, and process automation through planning and integration of ERP, CRM, and other internal and third-party systems that automated core process and enhanced user experience.

·         Established and revitalized IT organizational infrastructures and operations by implementing robust practices to optimize how IT engages interdepartmentally.

Enterprise ERP • Content Management • Business Intelligence • Enterprise Architecture / Modeling • Business Analysis • Design • Documentation • Business Modeling • Value Stream Mapping • Information Architecture • Enterprise Software / DW Implementation (8+ Full Life Cycles) • ASAP, Agile Software Development Methodologies • ITIL • CMMI • TOGAF • Strategic Planning & Analysis • Cross-Functional Team Building and Leadership • Budgeting •Data Warehousing  •Cloud Technologies  • CRM • PLM • MDM  •Six Sigma

Bachelor of Science in Electronics / Communications Engineering, JNTUCE

Advanced Diploma in Systems Management

Certificate in Strategic Planning & Business Administration, California State University

Certifications:

Senior Program Manager - (SAP GRC AC and PC)

Chevron Inc. (June, 2015– Current)

Managing a highly strategic implementation of Global Risk and Compliance products from SAP, Greenlight and JDE. This will serve as platform of choice for over 10k users spread across 15+ countries and will help in Access Control, Process Control, User Access reviews, Separation of duties, and SOX controls. Architecture involves multiple ERP instances from SAP and JDE, along with middleware technologies provided by Greenlight software. Also involves Re-platform from Unix to Linux and migration to a consolidated data center. This will align with corporate and IT goals and is projected to bring in about 34% savings over a period of 3 years.

Senior Program Manager - Solution delivery (SAP BI/HANA, SAP GTS, SAP GRC)

Krypt Inc. (June, 2014– May2015)

Managed SAP initiatives across multiple clients (Alcon Pharma, 3M) using ASAP methodologies, including: Business & IT VPs/Sponsor partnerships, Strategic leadership, Architectural support, Solution delivery, Budget management, Change management, & Cutover planning/execution

Key Results & Responsibilities:

·         With cross-functional team, developed multi-option proposals and conducted blue print workshops and need gathering sessions to develop cost saving and user friendly initiatives.

·         Managed product development for pre-built dashboards that provide integrated visibility across various supply chain KPIs and metrics by connecting seamlessly across various modules.

·         Set-up PMO processes, templates and various artifacts for all the phases of ASAP methodology for planning, preparation, blue printing, realization and cutover  to accelerate project delivery.

Senior Project Manager (SAP ECC, HANA, BOBJ, BPC, FI/CO)

HD Supply (August, 201– May, 2014)

Managed five major cross functional programs/portfolios that had over 150 immediate stakeholders, with over 18,000 project team hours/year approved and over $6+ Million budget/year.

Key Results & Responsibilities:

·         Conducted SAP EDI implementation and optimization for various Procure to pay and Order to Cash transactions as a part of the strategic initiative to automate business processes across the supply chain contributing to multifold revenue increase of $1.65M.

·         Implemented real time freight pricing and tax incentive calculations using 3^rd party solutions, enabling workflow & custom functionality development (using ABAP) in OM, FI & CO modules.

·         Implemented SAP Business Objects and other BI Portfolio projects to enable self-service reporting for various business departments that reduced IT overhead by 23%.

Senior IT / Program Manager

University of California (November, 2011- August, 2012)

Accountable for Data Warehousing / Integration to support 100+ applications and meet the unique needs of multiple departments.

Key Results & Responsibilities:

• Conducted cost benefit business analysis for a HR/Payroll implementation to replace Legacy systems, supporting 15 campuses, including medical centers resulting in a 36% IT cost savings.
• Led a team of 8 to develop a multi-campus Time & Attendance Java based SaaS application (In-house design, development and deployment) resulting in a 220% ROI.

Manager of ERP and Analytics Solutions (SAP, BOBJ)

Solec LLC (July, 2006- October, 2011)

Client: City of Lost Angeles (Emergency Management Department):

• Used a combination of Agile and Waterfall methodologies to architect a GIS based executive dash board and BI portals using Sahana software and Web2pY architectural framework.

• Developed detailed estimation, sourcing and integration strategies for interfacing Sahana with critical systems such as WebEOC (coordinates resources during Disaster/Emergency alert levels) leading to shorter time to utilization and project completion 3% under budget.

Client: Grossmont Union School District:           

• Responsible for business prioritization, phase determination, building project teams involving the implementation of district wide strategic initiatives involving a budget of $2 Million.
• Set-up dashboards, processes, templates and various artifacts for all the phases of project for planning, preparing, blue printing, realization and cutover so internal and client projects and team members could accelerate project delivery.
• Led implementation and post-production support with Matrix teams, for a Single Sign on Capability for the ERP (Finance, HR & Payroll), a Microsoft reporting solution (SSRS) application and Crystal Reports integrated with LDAP.

Client: Merry X-Ray:              

• Performed business analysis and application support involving multiple functional modules including Procure to Pay, Contract Management System, Order to Cash and Product Data Management –designing solutions with BPM and Work flow that would integrate multiple data sources, incl. non-technical, and increase productivity.

• With cross-functional team, identified KPI’s and developed metrics and modifications to existing databases and reports to support enhanced business analysis capabilities and timely insight into the organization's performance. 

Client: Los Angeles Metro:

·         Conducted strategy analysis & development for Contract Management Procedures & Policies.

·         Deliverables included a cost/benefit analysis, ROI, an acquisition and implementation strategy, a Gap analysis and a CMS software evaluation / RFP generation.

Client: SDCWA (San Diego County Water Authority):

·         Project Manager/Business Analyst on the design of a reporting application using .NET Tools to track and forecast the sources of water and determine prices based on a financial model.

·         Facilitated meetings with Finance and Water Resources to identify input criteria and integration/reporting requirements.

Tyco Safety Products:

·         Created strategy and technology roadmaps for a migration from UDMS to Business Objects/Crystal Reports XI R2.

ERP/Analytics Architect & Cutover/Release Manager

Solar Turbines Inc. (Caterpillar Subsidiary) (December, 1999 - July, 2006)

Responsible for Design & Development of complex customizations of Common Hours Accounting, ATP, BOM Authorizations, Automated Cash Payment Process, Original and Proforma Sales.

Key Results & Responsibilities:

• Implemented processes for code reviews and check-lists ensuring Release Management coding and naming conventions were properly adhered to in the development process to reduce risk and cut time to productivity

• Designed a Quality/Reject Control module, integrating Shop Floor, Purchasing, Warehousing and Finance modules in order to support integration and facilitate Inter-company purchase and sales of goods resulting in a 180% ROI
• Designed and developed various KPI’s and Dashboards for the Sales, Service and Customer Care departments leading up to a $1.9M savings in IT spend.